2009

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thailand trip 02

It seems to be a long time I had posted my last post, which is in thailand. Despite the fact that airport was closed due to the protesters from the PAD, the trip was quite fruitful. I went there with approximately 9500 baht and spent about 3800 baht. So I shall tell my story about bangkok! On the November 25, the 100,000 protesters tried to oust the thai PM, led by PAD. This news was quite a shock, but it did not dim our spirit. I went to quite a few shopping malls( Central World, Platinum, Big C , Indra shopping centre, Siam paragon,Siam shopping centre, Emporium and Central department store). 

The best of the trip is my trip to chatchuchak weekend market. My dad and I were ordering the drink in a small cafe by the MRT station, I tried to order the soft drink but the waiter couldn't understand ,so I went up to take the drink for myself. I went for a second order and ask for a glass of lime juice in english, she can't understand, I had no way but to order in thai "la ma nao ng". 

In the market, I shall give you an advice: go in and you will get lost. I bought 2 commemorative 60 baht note( different design) for 270 baht( bargain the price by 70 baht). At the first store I bought, I spoke thai to the boss, showing many currencies for collection( 1910 german mark, iraqi dinars, thai commemorative notes, old taiwan dollar and japanese yen). I ask if the 60 baht note is for sale at 250 baht, replying with a yes. I ask if he could offer at 150 baht, and he told me he bought it at 150 baht!( haha) I reached a deal at 180 baht, and he told me: dai( can). The second note was offered of 90 baht. I tried to bargain: pek sib baht, dai mai? ( 80 baht, can or can't). The worst thing is the shopkeeper giving me the wrong change, and queried if she had given the correct change. The money changer is like a security guard house, and I exchange money( I need to sign the receipt!). 

Not to forget, my relative are quite a good host and accomodating to us, spending thousands of baht to pay for our dinner.We had suki( stemboat), ramen, buffet, steak, thai cuisine and the fast food joints. The most expensive treat was in foodloft, a high class restaurant with lots of delicacies, and the price is quite expensive. My relative also invited us to his house for lunch and dinner, which the dishes were totally irresistable. He also rented a van on a sightseeing trip to the countryside, seeing vinery, sunflower farm, and  cow farm.The cow farm had a steakhouse with succulent steak that was very huge(approx. 350g) with side dishes and a soft bun. The farm tour was an unforgettable one.  

So let us change the subject, I bought quite a few stuff from thailand, with the most purchase being a computer bag at 1300 baht. I did went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee for a few times as it was quite affordable, but I cannot stand their thai english and thai chinese. I shall share my story another day with some photos.BYE!